New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter is focused on being where his feet are: "Taking everything one day at a time."

Abdul Carter has tackled his first big task in the NFL by choosing a jersey number. After a search that made some headlines, the New York Giants’ first-round pick is wearing No. 51.

After denied requests to wear Nos. 56 and 11, former Nittany Lion and current New York Giant defensive end Abdul Carter has chosen to wear No. 51, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. Raanan says Carter opted to split the difference after asking New York legends Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms to wear their